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Energy Expenditure Assessment in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Treated With Free Flap Surgery

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 120 YearsAllTel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

What is the purpose of this study? Patients with head and neck cancer who undergo surgery with free flap reconstruction often need careful nutritional support during recovery. The purpose of this study is to better understand how much energy (calories) these patients need before and after surgery and whether nutrition is related to recovery, complications, and overall outcomes. Who can participate? Adults (18 years and older) with head and neck cancer who are scheduled to undergo free flap reconstructive surgery at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center may be invited to participate. What will participants do? Participants will undergo several nutrition-related assessments before and after surgery, including: Indirect calorimetry tests, which measure how much energy the body uses. Body composition measurements using a non-invasive device. A questionnaire about food intake. Collection of

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria * Adults aged 18 years or older. * Diagnosis of head and neck cancer. * Scheduled to undergo or have undergone free flap reconstruction surgery at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. * Availability of indirect calorimetry measurements, nutritional data, postoperative -complications data, and follow-up information. * Ability and willingness to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Age younger than 18 years. * Pregnant women. * Individuals unable to provide informed consent. * Vulnerable populations as defined by local regulations. * Death before completion of study assessments.
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What it tests

  • Indirect Calorimetry (Diagnostic Test)
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Where

1 site
Ichilov Hospital
Tel Aviv, Israel
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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